A&E data for September 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the North West region.
A&E
In September 2026, 65.2% of the 10,672 people attending A&E at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 9.2 points below the England average of 74.4% and 6.6 points below the North West average of 71.8%. It ranks 102 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 13 of 18 in North West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 49.7% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,625 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 607 waited more than 12 hours from the decision to admit them to being admitted.
Over the last 13 months the 4-hour figure has ranged from 59.9% (February 2026) to 67.1% (August 2026); it is up 4.4 points since September 2025.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals: % within 4 hours of arrival England
Month by month
| Month | Within 4 hours | Attendances | 12-hour waits (decision to admit) | England within 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 65.2% | 10,672 | 607 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 67.1% | 10,316 | 612 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 66.2% | 10,967 | 513 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 64.0% | 10,982 | 743 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 62.7% | 10,650 | 539 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 66.5% | 10,113 | 587 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 63.6% | 10,856 | 665 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 59.9% | 9,110 | 634 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 64.8% | 9,929 | 590 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 63.0% | 9,640 | 551 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 63.8% | 10,392 | 569 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 61.0% | 10,393 | 510 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 60.8% | 9,939 | 497 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,002 | 92.2% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 845 | 98.6% | 2 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,992 | 98.1% | 2 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,460 | 61.3% | 44 | 69.6% |
MRI: % waiting under 6 weeks England
CT: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Ultrasound: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Endoscopy: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Planned treatment (referral to treatment)
At the end of August 2026, 30,270 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 10.6 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 70.6% had waited under 18 weeks, 5.4 points above the England figure of 65.2%. The NHS constitution standard is 92% within 18 weeks.
| Specialty | Waiting | Median weeks | Under 18 weeks | Over 52 weeks | England median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear Nose and Throat | 4,856 | 13.4 | 61.5% | 2 | 15.4 |
| Dermatology | 4,239 | 7.8 | 84.5% | 0 | 10.5 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 3,184 | 14.7 | 59.0% | 19 | 13.9 |
| Other - Surgicals | 3,099 | 10.4 | 70.9% | 46 | 11.4 |
| Ophthalmology | 2,721 | 7.5 | 82.2% | 1 | 10.4 |
| Gynaecology | 2,518 | 13.1 | 59.9% | 70 | 14.2 |
| Gastroenterology | 1,656 | 20.8 | 44.1% | 66 | 11.0 |
| Urology | 1,604 | 8.9 | 82.9% | 0 | 12.2 |
Mid Cheshire Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North West
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 65.2% of A&E attendances were dealt with within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England and the 95% standard.
How long is the waiting list at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
30,270 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 10.6 weeks. 247 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
92.2% of the 2,002 people on the MRI waiting list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of August 2026.
How often are these figures updated?
NHS England publishes A&E, diagnostics (DM01) and referral to treatment (RTT) statistics every month, usually on the second Thursday. A&E figures cover the previous month; diagnostics and RTT figures are a month further behind. This site refreshes when new files are published.